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Teaneck NJ, a routine check of an improperly parked car in Teaneck led to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple warrants and the discovery of weapons and drugs, authorities said.
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Teaneck NJ, U.S. Postal Service postmaster was arrested today on a federal civil rights violation for sexually assaulting a victim while acting under color of law and assaulting the victim, a federal employee, during the course of her official duties, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced.
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Teaneck NJ, in a recent ruling, a Superior Court judge has determined that Teaneck’s Board of Education has yet to fully comply with an order issued in July regarding its public notice practices. On Monday, Judge Carol Novey Catuogno gave the school board an additional 50 days to retroactively amend its notices for meetings held on December 21, 2023, January 3, 2024, and August 21, 2024. However, the judge denied the plaintiff’s requests to nullify the actions taken in the August meeting or impose any penalties against the board members.
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Teaneck NJ, the Teaneck Planning Board recently held the first hearing on an application for a new cannabis retail dispensary and cultivation facility at 455 Alfred Ave., proposed by Nutra Leaf LLC and T-Verde LLC. The site, situated in a light industrial area near Route 4, would see the development of both a retail store and a cultivation space within the same warehouse.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the charge of false public alarm filed against ADELE ULRICH, 72, of Wayne, NJ. The charge is the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
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Teaneck Nj, as Halloween approaches, a new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) reveals a surprising level of consensus on one important holiday question: when should kids stop trick-or-treating? According to the FDU Poll, Americans across all demographics agree that around age 13 and a half is the appropriate time for children to hang up their costumes. But there are some who feel differently—particularly younger Americans and those with left-leaning political views, who believe trick-or-treating should continue for as long as kids want.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 18-year-old ALEXANDER L. VARGAS of Bogota, NJ on new, upgraded charges related to a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on January 25, 2024. The arrest and latest upgraded charges are the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
Continue reading Charges Upgraded For Bogota Man Who Fled the Scene of a Fatal Accident in Teaneck
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Teaneck Nj, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 37-year-old THOMAS G. RUTLEDGE of Green Lane, PA on charges of luring and endangering the welfare of a child. The arrest was the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old EMELIO S. LUTCHMANSINGH of Queens, NY on charges stemming from a serious motor vehicle crash. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
Continue reading Queens Man Arrested on Charges Stemming from Wrong Way Route 4 Head-on in Teaneck
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Teaneck NJ, after a marathon 3½-hour meeting featuring 29 speakers, the Teaneck Planning Board has decided to postpone the approval of its 143-page master plan draft until at least September 16. The meeting, held in the library basement, was marred by technical glitches including failed connections and interruptions to its virtual and telephone broadcasts. Compounding the issues, many residents reported trouble accessing the master plan document on the township’s website.
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Te3aneck NJ, on Saturday afternoon, a bomb threat was reported at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, causing a significant response from local and county law enforcement. The threat, received shortly after 4 p.m., was made by an unknown caller who provided no specific details, according to a statement by Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced an active investigation into a homicide that took place on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Teaneck, New Jersey. The incident occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. on Hickory Street.
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Teaneck NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s $74 million proposal to replace the 92-year-old Palisade Avenue Bridge and improve the Belle Avenue intersection on Route 4 was the focus of a recent Green Acres hearing. The hearing aimed to gather public input on the project, which requires the acquisition of approximately one-third of an acre from three parks lining Route 4: Gaylord Park, Window Park, and Milton Votee Park.
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Teaneck NJ, in a heart-wrenching case that highlights the delicate trust between grieving families and funeral homes, Aisha Smith of Teaneck has filed a lawsuit against Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home in Paterson. The lawsuit, lodged in Passaic County Superior Court, alleges a series of distressing events following the death of Smith’s mother, Valerie Wilson, in July 2022.
Continue reading Teaneck Woman Accuses Funeral Home of Losing Mother’s Ashes
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of FRANK A. SALCEDO, 43; FRANCISCO SANDOVAL, 42; and BRIAN ARIAS, 40, on charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, weapons possession and other related offenses. The arrests are the result of a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and Teaneck Police Department under the direction of Chief Andrew McGurr.
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